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At the crossroads moment of Joe Wright's "Atonement," Keira Knightley whispers "come back to me" to her lover (James McAvoy) as he slips away from her arms, destined for war - his sentence for a crime he didn't commit. One can't help but deliver a similar plea to the film, as it produces the visual splendor of an epic love story but is undone by a lack of emotional intensity in its middle passages, before being revived by an inspired conclusion. … 8 Comments
RADIOHEADIn Rainbows Disc 2 As "In Rainbows" found its way to the top of many critics' Best of 2007 lists, Radiohead found yet another way to keep itself relevant, wreaking havoc in the new year. The album was the only one set on record store shelves Jan. 1. … 0 Comments
For the cover story about the Miss UGA Pageant, I took a lesson from Editor in Chief Juanita Cousins in the recent oddities and strange tactics of pageantry - Miss America's run-in with the law, a pepper sprayed sabotage during the Miss Universe contest and Miss Teen South Carolina's unfortunate mapping logic. … 1 Comment
It's only appropriate that Noah Lennox, one-fourth of the New York City band Animal Collective, would keep the name of his artist alias and side project within the world of the wild. Even today, we may never know what was happening in Brian Wilson's skull during the assembling of "Pet Sounds," but 2007's "Person Pitch" gives us evidence that Panda Bear may have been pulsating somewhere within Wilson's subconscious. … 0 Comments
The quintessential soup and salad restaurant in Athens is surely Marti's at Midday. Also serving sandwiches and sweet treats, this local favorite is the perfect lunch spot. Owner Marti Schimmel serves up Southern cuisine rich with charm and has created a restaurant that is sure to please. … 0 Comments
This Saturday, the University will be in the presence of royalty as 28 ladies grace a SGA-sponsored stage in hopes of becoming Miss University of Georgia 2008. "Miss UGA is special because she is a well-spoken individual," said pageant coordinator Jerry Anthony. … 0 Comments
"First Sunday"Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy Starring: Ice Cube, Katt Williams and Tracy Morgan The newest film in the "Friday" comedy series revolves around best friends Durell (Cube) and LeeJohn (Morgan). The two have an important $17,000 debt to pay, so they decide to steal the money from the local church - antics ensue. … 0 Comments
Happy New Year, Georgia! With a new semester upon us, it's easier than ever to fall into our old routines and think about bygone days of blunders, bummers and being burnt out. Here's a handful of songs to give you that fresh, focused start and keep you celebrating the new year and holding those 2008 resolutions intact - but most importantly, staying pumped and having a good time doing it all. … 0 Comments
The ink isn't even dry on many "best of" lists from 2007, but it's time to start looking ahead to what could develop in 2008. Last year had its ups and downs, and there's no reason to expect anything different in this calendar year. Here are a few story lines (the good, the bad and the morbid) to keep an eye on in the coming year: So, is that pop/country or country/pop? I'm not particularly a fan of country music, but I've always been able to respect it for what it is. … 1 Comment
THURSDAYJanuary 10 BoomBox. Zach Deputy Georgia Theatre. 9 p.m. $7. Will Hodges Allen's Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. Free. Tete a Tete with the Masters: The University woodwind and string faculty perform Beethoven's Octet for Winds. Glazunov's Saxophone Quartet. and Spohr's Nonet Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall. … 0 Comments
Even though the Drive-By Truckers have made it big, they haven't forgotten where they came from. The band is returning to the 40 Watt Club, where frontman Patterson Hood was once an employee. "He's kind of never forgotten us," said Velena Vego of the 40 Watt. … 0 Comments
When Icelandic band Sigur Rós posted an offer on its Web site to show its new film, "Heima," in the hometowns of those interested, University student Michael Bykhovsky took the group up on the idea. "I didn't think much of it at first, but I figured I might as well try," said the senior from Alpharetta. … 0 Comments
Two bands plus a fusion of different musical genres equals one amazing show, with proof in the form of BoomBox and Zach Deputy performing tonight at the Georgia Theatre. Composed of producer/DJ Russ Randolph and singer/songwriter/guitarist Zion Godchaux, BoomBox hails from Muscle Shoals, Ala. … 2 Comments